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July 30, 2024
Aldi
Atherstone
OTHER
Plastic & Packaging Assistant
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant role within the Plastics & Packaging team. The role is to support the P&P Manager and the wider team in delivering ALDI’s Plastics & Packaging strategy.
The successful candidate will take responsibility for delivering the departments pledges within their categories, working with suppliers to manage packaging changes through to completion. This will include developing new ideas and packaging formats to optimise product packaging, potentially introducing first to market solutions.
The successful candidate will take responsibility for delivering the departments pledges within their categories, working with suppliers to manage packaging changes through to completion. This will include developing new ideas and packaging formats to optimise product packaging, potentially introducing first to market solutions.
If you’re always striving to improve and want to join a really important part of the business, apply to join #Team Aldi today!
Your New Role
Your New Role
- Provides a comprehensive and professional support service to the P&P Manager
- Develops and maintains positive working relationships with external parties and service providers
- Acts as the central point of communication for the National Buying Department and the wider business on packaging related matters
- Manages the monthly packaging data and reporting processes ensuring efficient resolution of queries and ongoing management of the internal tracker
- Coordination of annual internal and external packaging reports
- Coordination of internal and external communications regarding plastics and packaging
- Assists the P&P Manager in preparation of reports, presentations, and other materials
- Acts as liaison point for Buying Assistants regarding general Plastics & Packaging related queries
- Performs competitor reviews and product checks where necessary
- Carries out research and media monitoring for Plastics & Packaging trends and competitor activity
- Supports the wider Plastics & Packaging team where required
- Working with business partners and Buying teams to implement packaging changes to benefit the business commercially
About You
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Previous experience of working in a Buying or Sustainability related role
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Clearly demonstrating a passion for sustainability
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Excellent written and confident verbal communication
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Proficient in Microsoft Office
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Ability to read and understand data
- Experience working in a packaging related role within the retail industry
- Technical packaging knowledge as well as understanding of packaging related legislation (PRNs, EPR, Plastic Packaging Tax)
What You'll get in Return
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Salary starting £36,080 rising to £42,135
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Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, with the opportunity of 2 days a week remote working
5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
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In office flexi-time
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Full training provided
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Pension scheme
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Private employee medical insurance after 4 years
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Company sick pay scheme
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Company maternity and adoption pay after 1 year and paternity leave pay after 2 years
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Long service rewards
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Access to My Benefits, where you can find a wide range of benefits, including our bike to work scheme, shopping and cinema discounts, health cash plan, a FREE will, travel and discounted gym memberships, as well as a host of benefits to support your financial and wellbeing needs
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Access to a free,24/7, confidential virtual GP service for all Aldi Colleagues and their children (under the age of 16)
- You’ll need to live within 90 minutes of your main working location
Aldi is an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and are dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion, providing an environment in which collaboration, respect and fairness are essential. We value diversity and are dedicated to treating all of our colleagues and prospective colleagues fairly and with respect.
If you’re looking for a career that gives you the chance to make a real difference, apply today!
We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available
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